GoKawiilSouth Korea to launch free nationwide AI service via three telecom-led consortia
South Korea's government will roll out a free generative AI program called 'AI for All' starting with beta testing in September, expanding to the whole population later this year. Three consortia, including groups led by the nation's top telecom carriers and Kakao's operator, will build apps that connect to government systems for tasks like booking medical appointments, apartment hunting, and tax filing, with no token limits on usage.
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By subsidizing unlimited access to homegrown AI tools, Seoul is trying to lock in domestic adoption before US and Chinese AI products dominate everyday services. Supplying computing hardware like Nvidia B200 chips signals a broader industrial policy push to build a self-sufficient AI ecosystem rather than just a consumer convenience program.
- South Korea will offer citizens free, unlimited generative AI access through three government-backed consortia.
- Services will integrate with government systems for tasks like healthcare bookings, housing searches, and tax guidance.
- Seoul will provide up to 512 Nvidia B200 chips to support the program, aiming to boost domestic AI competitiveness.
Source: techspot.com — Skye Jacobs, 2026-08-29
Published there as: “South Korea is giving its entire population free access to AI, no token limits”
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